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A green roof (or living roof) is a roof that contains soil and plants. So what are the benefits? ENERGY SAVINGS. Green roofs add to the thermal mass and shading of your building, which helps combat the enormous potential for heat gain during the summer. REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF. Water typically runs off roofs, then down the driveway and into the [...more]

Passive solar design takes advantage of the sunlight and other site conditions to maintain a comfortable temperature within the home without using mechanical equipment. H&H studies sites closely to ensure we understand the most appropriate ideal conditions for your home. So how do you create passive solar design? 1. Maximize South-Facing Window Space: During the winter when [...more]

H&H is a leader in green building techniques in San Diego County. One of our techniques is implementing rainwater harvesting. What is it? Since San Diego County has little rainfall, most of its drinking water is delivered via aqueducts and pumps. Rainwater harvesting is the concept that we can provide a portion of our irrigation [...more]

Driving through the southwestern United States, it is evident how much of an impact the use of adobe has had on modern-day southwestern architecture. Benefits of building with adobe include: Energy Savings: Adobe's high thermal mass slows heat flow, keeping the heat out of the house in the summer well into the evenings sometimes. If [...more]